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MS Office Forum / Word / General MS Word Questions / July 2008How can I change back to File,edit,view,tools etc
I have Office 2007 and HATE the layout of commands. Can I get back the 'banner' in WORD, that has pull down menus and headings like File. edit, view, tools etc. Not without some 3rd party help - 2007 does not provide what might be referred to as the "classic" interface. This quote from Herb Tyson to a recent similar inquiry should help: >> Given what you want, I have the PERFECT program to recommend. It's called >> Word 2003. ;-) [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >> >> word 2007 classic menus HTH |:>) Bob Jones [MVP] Office:Mac On 8/4/07 11:24 AM, in article 8C9D132B-BD26-4682-B3BD-16E7E5EA4083@microsoft.com, "movette" > I have Office 2007 and HATE the layout of commands. Can I get back the > 'banner' in WORD, that has pull down menus and headings like File. edit, > view, tools etc. Thanks I guess I will stick with what I have NOT OFFICE 2007. That was a pretty easy choice. I need to make progress with the tools I use and not spend time trying to find where things are/were. Bob > Not without some 3rd party help - 2007 does not provide what might be > referred to as the "classic" interface. This quote from Herb Tyson to a [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > 'banner' in WORD, that has pull down menus and headings like File. edit, > > view, tools etc. >I have Office 2007 and HATE the layout of commands. Can I get back the > 'banner' in WORD, that has pull down menus and headings like File. edit, > view, tools etc. You can add your frequently-used commands to the Quick Access Toolbar. Otherwise it's just a matter of a learning curve.....like any new application. I will have to agree, Some Dumb**ck from Microsoft (Just out of UNI I bet) came up with this idea. Sure I don’t mind change, but would have liked the option to have a transitional period. Not the ‘here you go guys, like it or lump it’ type of attitude (seems that this is becoming the common standard from Microsoft) Very unhappy, will be looking for something else non Microsoft in the future. > >I have Office 2007 and HATE the layout of commands. Can I get back the > > 'banner' in WORD, that has pull down menus and headings like File. edit, [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Otherwise it's just a matter of a learning curve.....like any new > application. See http://pschmid.net/office2007/ribboncustomizer/index.php.  SignatureStefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP >I will have to agree, Some Dumb**ck from Microsoft (Just out of UNI I bet) > came up with this idea. Sure I don't mind change, but would have liked [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >> Otherwise it's just a matter of a learning curve.....like any new >> application. And please note, Pissed, that the Ribbon Customizer was designed by a recent university graduate. The Ribbon was designed by veteran Microsoft developers based on feedback from Word users. If you opted not to provide such feedback (through the CEIP program), then you missed your chance to contribute. SignatureSuzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA > See http://pschmid.net/office2007/ribboncustomizer/index.php. > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >>> Otherwise it's just a matter of a learning curve.....like any new >>> application. THIS IS CALLED "PROGRESS" I think. Excuse the caps, but I get a little irritated when someone thinks that Microsoft (or any company) works exclusively for him/her. John >I will have to agree, Some Dumb**ck from Microsoft (Just out of UNI I bet) > came up with this idea. Sure I don't mind change, but would have liked [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >> Otherwise it's just a matter of a learning curve.....like any new >> application. Sorry John, but I have to disagree. It's not called "PROGRESS" when our overall productivity plumets. This interface is completely counterintuitive to human reasoning, and doesn't help "improve" or "extend" our business practices in any way. I work at a tech firm, so we're not completely stupid about about adopting new technology. But upgrading to '07 has been a huge mistake. We generally like Microsoft, but we're pulling all '07 software off all of our systems. > THIS IS CALLED "PROGRESS" I think. > Excuse the caps, but I get a little irritated when someone thinks that > Microsoft (or any company) works exclusively for him/her. > > John > Sorry John, but I have to disagree. > > It's not called "PROGRESS" when our overall productivity plumets. But only for a short while. As a (now retired) Systems Accountant I can tell you that most users use a small number of commands frequently - you can put those on the QAT. As with previous versions, commands NOT used frequently need to be found from the various menus. I find the 07 version MUCH more intuitive for infrequently used commands... What a stupid reply!!! Customers saying they hate it and all you can say is :just a learning curve" Way to piss off everyone!!! > >I have Office 2007 and HATE the layout of commands. Can I get back the > > 'banner' in WORD, that has pull down menus and headings like File. edit, [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Otherwise it's just a matter of a learning curve.....like any new > application. > What a stupid reply!!! Customers saying they hate it and all you can say > is > :just a learning curve" Way to piss off everyone!!! Then why did they buy it? What stupid behaviour. Do you buy a new car without trying it out first? You do realise that this Newsgroup is a peer-to-peer support group and that there are no Microsofties monitoring it (or VERY rarely). The reply isn't that stupid. It isn't like we can wave a magic wand and make it perfect for the poster. It's a learning curve and if someone is that unhappy using it, then try Google, Open Office or one of the other free word processors. Please don't shout at us: all we can do is report the facts. SignatureTerry Farrell - MSWord MVP > What a stupid reply!!! Customers saying they hate it and all you can say > is [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> Otherwise it's just a matter of a learning curve.....like any new >> application. What is Gates thinking changing the interface I have used for the last 15 years!!!! HOW TOTALLY RUDE of Microsoft to stick this to me and all of us!!! Then to top it off I have to go and pay some third party $15 to $20 bucks to provide me with a usable interface???? What a crock Bill!!! Thanks for nothing > What is Gates thinking changing the interface I have used for the last 15 > years!!!! HOW TOTALLY RUDE of Microsoft to stick this to me and all of [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > What a crock Bill!!! Thanks for nothing Then DON'T BUY IT! Simple. 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